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dgsone · 06-18-2003, 02:21 AM

Does anyone know where I can get a aftermarket gauge cluster. Something along the lines of autometer gauges or something like that. I know there are company who make them for camaros and mustangs etc. Thatks

apstguy · 06-18-2003, 02:52 AM

Dakota Digital is the only one I know of. Most people hate the digital and it cost $700.

apstguy · 06-18-2003, 02:54 AM

This place was supposed to make some - give them a call: http://www.covansclassic.com/

Bitter Beard · 06-18-2003, 05:07 AM

I need some new gauges and would also like some links if anyone has them. I've yet to find a place that sells any that look good, and ya Dakota Digital looks like 80's retro stuff. Reminds me of Knight Rider

Slonaker · 06-18-2003, 08:49 AM

Mike has a how-to on his site for replacing the gauges in your cluster with modern ones. http://www.73-87.com The site seems to be down right now, but it is a good article.

Slonaker

LOHRTBT · 06-18-2003, 09:55 AM

I have often thought of selling my setup with gauges and all and the tach too. If I could get enough out of it I would do it and get the dakotas.

PHOENIX · 06-18-2003, 10:26 AM

Does anyone on the site have the entire dakota cluster installed?
I would like to see it all complete and on.
Not a digital fan, but still interestd in seeing it in a members truck.

apstguy · 06-18-2003, 11:46 PM

Hey! I like knight rider! It's my ringtone too!!! lol our trucks are 80's remember???

kballan · 06-19-2003, 01:10 AM

take a look at the dakota digital website - they should have a pic in there. If not, look at the ads in the truck magazines, there's usually one in those too. If I'm not mistaken, www.classicindustries.com sells them too, they may have a pic.

**Captkaos** · 06-19-2003, 10:20 AM

I you are interested in Dakota Digital stuff, get with Matt Dingman at http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com I have inside info that he will be selling them online soon.

BigRed · 06-19-2003, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX
Does anyone on the site have the entire dakota cluster installed?
I would like to see it all complete and on.
Not a digital fan, but still interestd in seeing it in a members truck.

G has the Dakota setup. Look here ---> http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/cab.html

bigblock73 · 06-19-2003, 12:26 PM

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Originally posted by BigRed

G has the Dakota setup. Look here ---> http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/cab.html

G's actually aren't Dakota...his are Cyberdyne I believe (individual gauges as opposed to Dakotas complete kit).

I don't think he can affords them...he spends too much money on the 305 and primer!

...Jeff

79BIG10 · 06-19-2003, 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by bigblock73

he spends too much money on the 305 and primer!

LMAO!!!

For the money I'd go with Swervin's setup over the Dakota. Autometer are probably more reliable. Plus if you have an electrical short the gauges aren't going to fry out on you.

**Captkaos** · 06-20-2003, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by 79BIG10
if you have an electrical short the gauges aren't going to fry out on you.

Unless they are electrical Autometers.....

BigRed · 06-20-2003, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by bigblock73

G's actually aren't Dakota...his are Cyberdyne I believe (individual gauges as opposed to Dakotas complete kit).

I don't think he can affords them...he spends too much money on the 305 and primer!

...Jeff

My bad.

I'm definitely not a fan of the digital guages. I like the look of the Autometers. The have several new styles that are very nice!!!

PHOENIX · 06-20-2003, 11:05 AM

The thing about needle type gauges is you can read them faster at a glance. Plus I love watching needles sweeping all around. I sit at the stop light and rev the engine so i can watch the tach, oil pressure, and volts jump around

gchemist · 06-21-2003, 10:07 PM

Mine are actually Inteltronix (?). The oil guage uses the stock sending unit. I only had to change the temp sending unit. I've used mine for over two years with no problems.
No more money on the 305 or primer. All going to the engine and further drop.

06-18-2003, 02:21 AM	#1
dgsone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1	After market dash cluster Does anyone know where I can get a aftermarket gauge cluster. Something along the lines of autometer gauges or something like that. I know there are company who make them for camaros and mustangs etc. Thatks

06-18-2003, 02:52 AM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Dakota Digital is the only one I know of. Most people hate the digital and it cost $700. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

06-18-2003, 02:54 AM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	This place was supposed to make some - give them a call: http://www.covansclassic.com/ __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

06-18-2003, 08:49 AM	#5
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Mike has a how-to on his site for replacing the gauges in your cluster with modern ones. http://www.73-87.com The site seems to be down right now, but it is a good article. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

06-18-2003, 09:55 AM	#6
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I have often thought of selling my setup with gauges and all and the tach too. If I could get enough out of it I would do it and get the dakotas. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

06-18-2003, 05:07 AM	#4
Bitter Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 27	I need some new gauges and would also like some links if anyone has them. I've yet to find a place that sells any that look good, and ya Dakota Digital looks like 80's retro stuff. Reminds me of Knight Rider

06-18-2003, 10:26 AM	#7
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Does anyone on the site have the entire dakota cluster installed? I would like to see it all complete and on. Not a digital fan, but still interestd in seeing it in a members truck. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-18-2003, 11:46 PM	#8
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Hey! I like knight rider! It's my ringtone too!!! lol our trucks are 80's remember??? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

06-19-2003, 01:10 AM	#9
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	take a look at the dakota digital website - they should have a pic in there. If not, look at the ads in the truck magazines, there's usually one in those too. If I'm not mistaken, www.classicindustries.com sells them too, they may have a pic. __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

06-19-2003, 10:20 AM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I you are interested in Dakota Digital stuff, get with Matt Dingman at http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com I have inside info that he will be selling them online soon. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-20-2003, 11:05 AM	#16
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	The thing about needle type gauges is you can read them faster at a glance. Plus I love watching needles sweeping all around. I sit at the stop light and rev the engine so i can watch the tach, oil pressure, and volts jump around __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-21-2003, 10:07 PM	#17
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Mine are actually Inteltronix (?). The oil guage uses the stock sending unit. I only had to change the temp sending unit. I've used mine for over two years with no problems. No more money on the 305 or primer. All going to the engine and further drop. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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